3.5 because 42 divided by 12 is 3.5
Remark
Set up the equation from the word problem.
Equation
7*x - x = -48 Combine like terms
6x = - 48 Divide by 6
x = - 48 / 6
x = - 8 <<<<< Answer
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Applying the Pythagorean Theorem
Find the lengths of the two sidewalks
Step 1
square section
D=√{15²+15²}
D=√450 m
D=21.21 m
Step 2
rectangular section
D=√{15²+8²}
D=√289 m
D=17 m
Step 3
the sum of the lengths of the diagonals of the two sections is
17m + 21.21 m = 38.21 m
the answer is
38.2 m